Our Members
The Centre's Membership is comprised of individuals from diverse disciplines and backgrounds who share an interest in keeping up to date with developments in EU law and European Human Rights law.
A Message from our Patron
Her Excellency Mary Robinson SC offers some thoughts on the ICEL launching its Northern Ireland Committee.
Our History
The Irish Centre for European Law is based in Trinity College Dublin. It was founded in1988 by Senator Mary Robinson S.C. (as she then was) who served as the Centre's first Director prior to becoming President of Ireland.
Upcoming Events
ICEL’s Annual Human Rights Conference in partnership with the Irish Centre for Human Rights
The Irish Centre for European Law (“ICEL”) is pleased to announce that it will host its Annual Human Rights Conference in partnership with the Irish Centre for Human Rights, National University of Ireland, Galway (“NUIG”) on Thursday 15 October 2026 from 10am-6pm at NUIG. Tickets…
EU Presidency Conference: Ireland’s enduring place in Europe and why it matters: The Legal View
The Irish Centre for European Law (“ICEL”) is pleased to announce that it will host an EU Presidency Conference in partnership with the Chief State’s Solicitor’s Office at the President’s Hall at the Law Society of Ireland between 2-6pm on Friday, 13 November 2026 and…
2026 Annual Environmental Law Conference in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency
The Irish Centre for European Law (“ICEL”) and the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) are pleased to announce its Annual Environmental Law Conference, which will take place on Friday, 4 December 2026, from 10am to 5pm at Chartered Accountants House, 47-49 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, D02 YN40…
Volunteer Vacancies
ICEL, a membership-based organisation, is currently looking for volunteers seeking opportunities to become involved in either the governance of the Centre (see details of the governance of the charity here) and/or the organisation of events and activities.
We would love to hear from you.